Financial Director
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We are seeking an experienced Financial Director to lead the company’s financial strategy and oversee all financial operations. This role is critical in ensuring strong financial governance, effective cash flow management, and accurate financial reporting to support executive decision-making and sustainable growth.
The Financial director will work closely with the CEO and executive team, providing financial insights, maintaining compliance, and driving financial performance across all locations and operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement the company’s overall financial strategy aligned with business objectives
• Oversee and ensure accuracy of financial reporting, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Manage daily cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity to support operations
• Establish, implement, and enforce robust financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts; monitor budget performance and analyze variances
• Review and approve procurement activities and financial expenditures in line with approved budgets
• Manage VAT, tax filings, and ensure compliance with local regulations
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage the audit process
• Provide timely financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to the CEO and executive team
• Evaluate and monitor the financial performance of all locations, departments, and operations
• Support business planning, cost optimization, and profitability improvement initiatives Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or ACCA is a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with leadership or team lead experience
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial controls
• Experience handling VAT, taxation, and working with external auditors
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with financial systems and ERP/accounting software
Benefits
• A key leadership role with direct impact on company strategy
• Collaborative and fast-growing work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
Requirements
- •Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- •5+ years of experience in finance or accounting
- •Leadership or team lead experience
- •Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial controls
- •Experience handling VAT, taxation, and auditors
- •Strong analytical skills
- •Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have
- •CPA, CMA, or ACCA is a plus
Responsibilities
- •Develop and implement financial strategy
- •Oversee financial reporting
- •Manage daily cash flow
- •Establish financial controls, policies, and procedures
- •Prepare annual budgets and forecasts
- •Review and approve procurement activities
- •Manage VAT, tax filings, and compliance
- •Coordinate with external auditors
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